Benjamin Cook (born 27 October 1997) is a speedway rider from Australia.

Speedway career

Cook, placed fifth in the FIM Oceania Championship before signing for

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during the

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season. However the season was cancelled but he retained his place for the

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season, which resulted in a highly successful season for the Pirates as they won the

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and Knockout Cup double. In 2022, he rode for the Poole Pirates again in the

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. His form improved significantly and he was instrumental in helping Poole retain their League and knockout cup double crown. In 2023, he re-signed for Poole for the

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and signed for

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for the

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Personal life

His brother is fellow professional rider

Zach Cook Zach Cook (born 15 July 1999) is a speedway rider from Australia. Speedway career Cook signed for Plymouth Gladiators for the SGB Championship 2021 season. The following season in 2022, he rode for the Poole Pirates in the SGB Championship 2 ...

References

Living people 1997 births Australian speedway riders Peterborough Panthers riders Poole Pirates riders Sportsmen from New South Wales {{Speedway-stub